Like most families, ours stays busy. We’re always on the go — from school to work to errands — so most days are busy days. One thing both my husband and I are guilty of is running on coffee, hope, and a prayer before finally stopping to fuel ourselves properly. Trail mix and other nut-packed…
One of the very first things I learned when we became a food allergy family was how to read food labels. This was also around the time I was finishing my degree and taking a nutrition class. Between that coursework and a lot of trial and error, I quickly learned how to spot unsafe ingredients…
When our youngest child was diagnosed with a dairy allergy, I was shocked to learn just how many everyday foods contain dairy — even things like potato chips and salami. I remember thinking, I’ve been raising kids with food allergies for over a decade. I can handle this. What I didn’t realize was how much…
Once, I was at brunch chatting with a friend of a friend I’d never met before. Somehow, food allergies came up, and I found myself waxing poetic about how challenging the dairy allergy has been for me personally. Her response caught me off guard: she shared how difficult her family’s dairy allergy was, describing pain,…
Our Food Allergy Story Hi, I’m Jay — and welcome to Eat Safe, Live Well. If you check every food label, feel cautious when eating meals prepared by others, and are always searching for allergy-safe alternatives to your favorite foods, you’re not alone — and you’re in the right place. My journey with food allergies…